The Serenity Manor – A Restful Heritage Retreat

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A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a fireplace, a sofa, and a staircase.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a radiator, and a window with a view of buildings.
A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a wooden staircase, a dining area with a chandelier, and a radiator.
A living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a large window.
A room with a curved blue sofa, a large mirror, and two windows with white curtains.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Chester, PA
  • Place, Widener University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ridley Creek
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester City Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

The Candlelight Chamber

1 Queen Bed

The Moonbeam Suite

1 Queen Bed

The Sunlit Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Full Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Chester

Chester is home to this holiday home. Philadelphia Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rittenhouse Square and Fairmount Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Xfinity Mobile Arena or Lincoln Financial Field.
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Chester, PA

What's nearby

  • Widener University - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ridley Creek - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Camp Upland - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Chester City Hall - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Xfinity Mobile Arena - 22 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Chester Station - 2 min drive
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phil & Jim's Steaks & Hoagies - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Big Var water ice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪APlus at Sunoco - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Serenity Manor – A Restful Heritage Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Serenity Manor – A Restful Heritage Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Serenity Manor – A Restful Heritage Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Serenity Manor – A Restful Heritage Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Serenity Manor – A Restful Heritage Retreat located?

Situated in Chester, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Widener University and within 3 miles (5 km) of Harrah's Casino and Racetrack and Delaware River. Subaru Park is 3.1 mi (5 km) away. Chester Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Reviews

6.8
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

6.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and host were great. All the beds were comfortable and overall no complaints what so ever with the house. The neighborhood on the other hand is a different story. There was some random guy walking up and down the street majority of the night yelling and the neighborhood seemed very questionable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Owner gave a pass code to get into the property thru the front door. The same pass code was used to access bedroom doors inside but those locks were troublesome and didn't seem to work as intended. We learned to never close the doors to avoid the issue. In general everything appeared clean. However, our one year old ended up with very black hands and knees after crawling on the floors. Linens and towels were clean and abundant. Bathrooms were new and clean. The posting mentioned AC. We stayed here on one the hottest days on record. The AC was a window unit downstairs and did not provide any comfort for the upstairs. We opened the upstairs windows for some relief from the heat but constant noise from vehicles and people on the street all night long kept us from experiencing the "serenity" and "restful retreat" described in the posting title. The posting mentioned parking is available. There was limited and periodic parking available on the street in front. A picture shows the back of the property. Unfortunately there really is no parking there due to a small garage on the edge of the alley posted with multiple No Parking signs. We finally did park in front of that garage in violation of the signs. The fact that the police were just finishing retrieving shell casings from a recent shooting in that area was also a little concerning. In general it probably wasn't what I expected. The pictures appear bright and cheery. In reality it was older and less attractive than presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2026
Hello, Our primary objective as a host is to ensure the satisfaction and safety of our guests at all times. We sincerely apologize that your stay did not meet your expectations. The attributes you highlighted, such as the cleanliness of the premises, the abundance and cleanliness of linens and towels, and the newness and cleanliness of the bathrooms, reflect the standards we uphold. We acknowledge the record-breaking heatwave that occurred here, which surpassed all previous records dating back to 1941. In response, we have installed window units in all of our rooms. It is also worth noting that the weather forecast for the following day, April 17th, predicts a temperature of 45 degrees, further emphasizing the unpredictability of this season. While we make every effort to prepare for various circumstances, there are always unforeseen events that may arise. We extend our sincere gratitude for your patronage.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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